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ALPHA-BROMOXYLENE [1 record]

Record 1 2013-09-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • CBRNE Weapons
Universal entry(ies)
CH3C6H4CH2Br
correct, formula, see observation
28258-59-5
CAS number
OBS

Mixed ortho-, meta-, and para-isomers. Properties: Colorless liquid; pleasant aromatic odor. Decomposed slowly by water. Sp. gr. 1.4; b.p. 210-220 ° C. Combustible. Derivation: Bromination of xylene. Grade: Technical. Containers: Lead-lined drums. Hazard: Toxic by inhalation, and ingestion; strong irritant to eyes, skin, and tissue. Uses: Organic synthesis; tear gas. Shipping regulations: Irritant label. Not acceptable passenger.

OBS

alpha-bromoxylene: The word "alpha" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized.

OBS

Chemical formula: CH3C6H4CH2Br

Key term(s)
  • a-bromoxylene

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Armes CBRNE
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH3C6H4CH2Br
correct, formula, see observation
28258-59-5
CAS number
CONT

Xylyle : Radical monovalent [...] dérivé des xylènes par enlèvement d'un atome d'hydrogène sur le noyau (= xényle) ou dans une chaîne latérale. Ex.: bromure de m-xylyle CH3C6H4CH2Br.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Armas QBRNE
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CH3C6H4CH2Br
correct, formula, see observation
28258-59-5
CAS number
DEF

Líquido incoloro, de olor agradable. Muy irritante para ojos, piel y tejidos. Combustible. Tóxico por ingestión e inhalación.

OBS

Fórmula química: CH3 C6 H4 CH2Br

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